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DA06 GKV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,259 mi
Last recorded115,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 GKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,259 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r drop link has slight movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to reaching cord

o/s/r drop link has slight movement

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 14 Nov 2017 113,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking leaking from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo ? (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os very low (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trey fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 104,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trey fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,334 miles

Front both front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,818 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 73,640 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake caliper bleed nipple broken but not leaking fluid

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,012 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 63,012 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,313 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DA06 GKV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA06 GKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA06 GKV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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